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Supporting Warriors in Finding Tranquility (SWIFT) is a supportive community where veterans and first responders can find healing, connection, and peace through the transformative power of birdwatching and nature.
July 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Good morning #Bluesky

#birds
April 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tree swallow with a total super hero vibe
#birds
April 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
What can I say, I'm a sucker for the song birds.

#birds #savethesongbirds
April 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Was excited to add this wayward duck to my life list. This is an Eurasian Wigeon that has been wintering at the Nisqually Refuge with a flock of American Wigeons. He kinda stands out in the crowd.

#birds #lifelist
March 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Handsome Hooded Merganser

#birds #nisquallywildliferefuge
March 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I am absolutely in love with this picture of a Golden Crowned Kinglet. This was at the Nisqually Refuge today. The colors, the frame, the proud stance. Love it!

#birds
March 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Handsome Double-Crested Cormorant striking a pose!

#birds
March 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Mt St Helen’s eating clouds and spitting them out to the left

#weather #volcano #mtsthelens
March 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Excited to add a new bird to the life list! Barrow’s Goldeneye! Spotted these two on Coldwater Lake at the base of Mt. St. Helens.

#birds #birding #birdwatching
March 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Sometimes I capture an image that I’m not interested in editing. I like it just as it is. Kinda like this one. It’s just peaceful and simple. #birds
March 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Epic sky battle! 🦅⚔️ These two bald eagles are locked in a high-stakes aerial duel—are they fighting for territory, food, or something more? Drop your best guess in the comments! 👇 #SkyKings #EagleShowdown #WildDrama #birds
March 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The spring like weather in the Pacific Northwest has been a treat for taking pictures of #birds. I'm ready to spring forward and get going with the sunshine!
March 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The "Ring-necked duck" name is misleading – Despite its name, the chestnut-colored ring around its neck is nearly impossible to see in the field. A better name might be "Ring-billed Duck" since the white band near the tip of its bill is much more noticeable.

#birds #diverdown
March 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I was fortunate to be able to get up close and personal with this beautiful Red-winged Blackbird.

#birds
March 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Me watching the shit show meeting between Frump and Zalensky

#birds #freeukraine #freedom
March 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
To all the couples out there, happy valentines day!

#birds #valentine
February 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I was greeted out my back door by some little feet prints

#birds #birdprints
February 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This Golden-crowned Kinglet may be tiny, but it’s a winter warrior with serious punk rock vibes. Caught this one looking both regal and mildly unimpressed.

#BirdNerd #TinyButTough #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #Birds #BirdLovers #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching #Nature #Wildlife #PNWBirds
February 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
American Coot 🇺🇸American Kestral 🇺🇸American Bittern 🇺🇸

🫡 ‘merica

#birds #merica #mindfulbirding #birdwatching #veterans #firstresponders #makebirdinggreatagain
February 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“Jack, I want you to draw me like one of your French girls”

#otter #cheaphumor #marshlife #nature
February 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
As the crow flies, so should we—fearless, direct, and free. No detours, no doubts—just forward, soaring toward what sets our souls alight.

#AsTheCrowFlies #KeepSoaring #FearlessPath #NatureInspires #birds #birding #veterans #firstresponders
February 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
February 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
You’re not alone. 🦆

Like these pintails, we stand together. Battle Birders is a space for veterans & first responders to find peace in nature.

Join us for mindful birdwatching, camaraderie, and a chance to reconnect—with nature, with yourself, and with others who understand.

#birds #ptsd #VA
February 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Grace in motion—this incredible Red-tailed hawk commands the skies with its striking wingspan and fiery tail. Nature at its finest. #BirdsInFlight #NatureBeauty #WildAndFree #birds
January 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM